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Alex
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Qualifications
2008-2009 King`s College London MA Contemporary Cinema Cultures (with Distinction)
2005.2008 University of Warwick BA IIi (Hons) History & Cultures
Publication Record
Book Chapters:
(Forthcoming) “‘High Fantasy’ Disney: Recontextualising The Black Cauldron” in Discussing Disney, Amy M. Davis (ed.), (University of Indiana Press, January 2016)
(Forthcoming) ‘Bond is Not Enough: Electra King and The Desiring Bond Girl’ in The Women of James Bond: Critical Perspectives on Feminism and Femininity in the Bond Franchise, Lisa M. Funnell (ed.). (Wallflower Press, September 2015)
‘Making Fantasy Matter: The Lord of the Rings and the Legitimisation of Fantasy Cinema’ in The Lord of the Rings (Fan Phenomena Series), Lorna Piatti-Furnell (ed.) (Intellect Books, August 2015)
‘Zack Snyder’s Impossible Gaze: The Fantasy of ‘Looked-at-ness’ Manifests in Sucker Punch’ in Sensational Pleasures in Cinema, Literature and Visual Culture. Gilad Padva & Nurit Buchweitz (Palgrave-MacMillan, 2014)
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Across the Narrow Sea: Televisual World-Building in HBO’s Game of Thrones (In preparation, with plans to submit to the Journal of the Fantastic Arts by Summer 2015)
A Matter of Us and Them: Reconstructing US-UK Relations in the WWII Fantasy Film (Submitted to Film & History in April 2015 decision pending)
Scrutinising the Rainbow: Fantastic Space in The Wizard of Oz, Alphaville: Journal of Film and Screen Media (February 2012)
Book Reviews:
Review of Joshua Call, Katie Whitlock, Gerard A. Voorness, Dungeons, Dragons and Digital Denizens (Approaches to Game Studies). Participations: Online Journal of Audience and Reception Studies (Volume 11, Issue 1) May 2014.
Comparative Review of Walters, James, Alternative Worlds in Hollywood Cinema and Fowkes, Katherine, The Fantasy Film. Scope: Online Journal of Film and TV Studies (Issue 23. June 2012).
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Information about Alex
I am an experienced private tutor. I have been tutoring students across London for over a decade, and have helped students improve across a variety of ages, from 8 to 28. I specialise in helping students to improve their confidence in essay-based subjects such as English Literature, History, Philosophy and Film/Media Studies.
In addition to my tutoring work, I am an award-winning academic, with experience working in universities across London and the UK.
I have written academic books, and published a variety of peer-reviewed articles in academic journals and edited collections. I have a variety of research expertise ranging from film/literary theory, moral philosophy, and the history of the United States and UK. You can find a list of my publications at the following:
https://www.researchgate/profile/Alexander-
I am therefore not just good at teaching. I am an internationally recognised expert in the subjects I teach.
Availability: Weekday Evenings
Willing to travel: 5 miles
Experience: Awards:
2022 - CHOICE Librarians Award
2021 - BAFTSS (British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies) Award Nomination - Best First Book for Encountering the Impossible: The Fantastic in Hollywood Fantasy Cinema (SUNY Press, 2021)
2019 - BAFTSS (British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies) Award Nomination - Best Edited Collection for Fantasy/Animation: Connections Between Media, Mediums and Genres (Routledge, 2018)
2016 - Nominated for `Best Lecturer` at the Student un ion Awards at London Metropolitan University
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Feedback For Alex (2)
Mina (Miss)
05/12/2024
Amazing, encouraging tutor! He really helped me to find my academic voice and aim higher than I thought possible. Excellent with exam skills, such as essay writing & planning. He aids students in breaking free from the “boringness” of a subject, helping you find a way to connect with it on a personal level and thus achieve your full academic potential. Especially recommend for retake students:)
Catherine (Ms)
03/06/2017
Alex is an excellent tutor .He is well prepared ,engaging and know his subject matter .My son enjoys his sessions with him very much .
Catherine
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